April 21, 2025 Daily Edition: Francis, Gone View on the web → Good Monday morning, Core readers! It feels heavier than usual this morning. I'd almost finished writing a different lead story when the alert came through— and suddenly, everything shifted. Today's newsletters will report that Pope Francis surprised the crowd on Easter Sunday, but I'm here to tell you something else: he's gone. Unexpectedly. Quietly. And sooner than anyone expected. Today, we look back at a pope who challenged...
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April 19, 2025 Weekend Edition: Where the Trillions Go? View on the web → Good morning, Core crew! If things look a little different today, that’s because they are. After many late nights, excessive caffeine consumption, and more layout versions than I'd like to admit, our new design is here. It’s still The Core — just sharper, faster, and (hopefully) a bit easier on the eyes. There’s more on the way, too. (I'll tease that below.) As always, this project grows with your feedback, your...
3 days ago • 6 min read
Daily Edition • April 22, 2025 Supported by you: Happy Friday, Core readers! You made it to Friday, and tomorrow we’re flipping the script. Yep, The Core is getting a full visual refresh in our Weekend Edition. New look, same sharp brain. So, when you open tomorrow's email, it'll feel different... that's on purpose. I’d love to hear what you think—your feedback will help shape my next steps. But first: today’s edition dives deep. We’re mapping the real shape of global migration (spoiler:...
4 days ago • 3 min read
Daily Edition • April 17, 2025 Supported by you: Good morning, Core readers! If you’re reading this before your coffee, you’re already ahead of me. Today’s edition has a little bit of everything: lab-grown chicken nuggets that sound like a sci-fi snack, alien gases on distant planets raising very non-fiction eyebrows, and AI models that can now think with images. Get ready - today's reality reads like a plot twist. First-time reader? Join 16 K+ curious readers in our community. Please don't...
5 days ago • 3 min read
Daily Edition • April 16, 2025 Supported by you: Good morning, Core Crew! Turns out hitting snooze doesn’t stop the news—who knew? Today, we're looking at a new wave of post-grads joining the family firm instead of looking for a job. (Yep, your next boss could be your mom or dad.) I've got that story and more, and we promise you'll wake up faster than a triple-shot latte. Enjoy! First-time reader? Join 16 K+ curious readers in our community. Please don't keep us a secret: Tell your friends...
6 days ago • 3 min read
Daily Edition • April 15, 2025 Supported by you: Good morning, Core Crew! First, I owe you a massive thank-you for all the supportive notes and excitement coming our way. It's the best caffeine boost ever, especially when I'm racing the clock on these hectic mornings. Quick heads-up: I'm tinkering with the release time (and a few other things), so keep an eye out for a sleeker, sharper newsletter, but at a different time. Hold on, today's stories are too good to miss. Enjoy! First-time...
7 days ago • 3 min read
Daily Edition • April 14, 2025 Supported by you: Good morning, Core family! Before anything else, a huge thank you for yesterday’s wave of kind words and encouragement—your feedback fuels this entire project, and I'm beyond grateful. Now, let’s dive straight into today’s lineup, where fresh twists on tech, beauty, and everything in between await. Buckle up and enjoy! First-time reader? Join 16 K+ curious readers in our community. Please don't keep us a secret: Tell your friends (copy URL...
8 days ago • 3 min read
Daily Edition • April 22, 2025 Supported by you: Good morning, Core community! We've got a wild lineup today—from Kate Nash funding her tour with OnlyFans to whispers of a new Iran-US nuclear deal, to a real-life swap in maternity wards straight out of a soap. Let's jump right in. First-time reader? Join 16 K+ curious readers in our community. Please don't keep us a secret: Tell your friends (copy URL here) I always welcome your feedback here, or just hit reply. 🚨 Be the First to Know: •...
11 days ago • 3 min read
Daily Edition • April 22, 2025 Supported by you: Good morning, core seekers! Today: LeBron Ken dolls, mouse brain maps (5.4 kilometers of tangled neurons! ), and a heart-stopping tale of captivity and escape. Let's ride through some stories that'll make you blink twice, scratch your head, and maybe even say, "Whoa, no way." First-time reader? Join 16 K+ curious readers in our community. Please don't keep us a secret: Tell your friends (copy URL here) I always welcome your feedback here, or...
12 days ago • 3 min read